Best 79347 Texas Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 989 students in 79347, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79347, TX are Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79347 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79347, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79347, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Gr: 3-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Ave F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79347, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79347, TX include Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79347?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79347.
What is the racial composition of students in 79347?
79347 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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